John Stewart United Methodist Church will host a Christmas Eve worship service at 6 p.m. Saturday. Bells will play, along with an eight-hand piano piece. Pastors will perform a skit, “Misfit Angels,” before traveling to Forest UMC for an 8 p.m. service.

Koehler performs in UF senior instrumental recital FINDLAY — Nicholas Koehler of Upper Sandusky recently performed in the University of Findlay’s senior instrumental recital.

COLUMBUS — The holiday season brings plenty of joy but also an opportunity for costly mishaps. Ohio Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor, as part of her Think Again initiative, is reminding Ohioans to take steps to ensure they have adequate insurance in place to provide financial protection.

Ayane Hida of Kyoto, Japan, showed local youth how to make origami Samurai hats during last week’s after-school action hour at the Upper Sandusky Community Library.

CRESTLINE — The Crawford Park District and the Lowe-Volk Astronomy Club will share their knowledge and telescope skills with those interested in the celestial sights during a night sky program at 6 p.m. Dec. 30 at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 Ohio 598, Crestline.

TIFFIN — Sisters in Shelter has announced the dates for its next anti-human trafficking training series. The eight-week series begins Jan. 11 at 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin.

John Stewart UMC Today, 5:30 p.m., community meal; 6 p.m., youth meeting; 6:15 p.m., praise team; 7 p.m., worship choir.

Mohawk Literary Club The December meeting of the Mohawk Literary Club recently took place at We Luv Yogurt with 16 members eating a family-style meal around festive tables decorated for the holiday season.

Jessica Maria Miller and Lawrence Anthony Newton, both of Upper Sandusky, are the parents of a boy, Lawrence Uriah Newton. He was born at 6:59 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at Wyandot Memorial Hospital.

Adela Tomas Juan and Guillermo Mateo, both of Morral, are the parents of a girl, Kimberly Adela Mateo Tomas. She was born at 3:33 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 at Wyandot Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces.